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Is Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 brings $64.23 versus $22.14 raw — a $42.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.14
- PSA 10
- $64.23
- PSA 9
- $23.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $64.23 | +$17.09 | −$7.91 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | −$24.14 | −$49.14 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $21.35 | −$25.79 | −$50.79 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $22.14 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $33.31 | −$38.83 |
| 50% | $43.62 | −$28.52 |
| 75% | $53.92 | −$18.22 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.23 | −$19.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $64.23 | $39.00 | $84.00 | $39.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.80 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $23.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.35 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 — FAQ
Is Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 brings $64.23 versus $22.14 raw — a $42.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 (Hockey Cards 2014 SP Authentic) sells for about $64.23 versus $22.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shayne Gostisbehere [Autograph] #299 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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